Source: REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
[Saba Sports News] In the recently concluded group match of the European Championship in Germany, Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0, with both teams advancing to the next stage. Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who scored in the game, was named the Player of the Match. He also had the opportunity to interact with his idol, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo. Kvaratskhelia even managed to get hold of Ronaldo’s jersey. Subsequently, Kvaratskhelia updated his social media status, proudly showcasing the trophy for the best player and Ronaldo’s jersey, and wrote, “Dream!” It is worth mentioning that Georgia has become another team to reach the knockout rounds in their debut European Championship appearance. The victory against Portugal was a historic moment for them, as it was their first time advancing to the knockout stage. Furthermore, in the match, Georgia had only 28% ball possession, which, according to statistics, is the lowest possession rate for a winning team in the European Championship since 1980. Currently, Georges Mikautadze is performing exceptionally well in the Georgian team, leading the goal-scoring list with 3 goals.